Evolution is moving much faster than the millions of years we often imagine
In short: Evolutionary biologist Shane Campbell-Staton explores how nature is rapidly changing to survive the human-built world. This video examines how species are adapting at breakneck speeds to cope with modern pressures, from poaching to radiation.
While evolution is traditionally viewed as a slow process spanning millions of years, Shane Campbell-Staton argues that it is now occurring at an accelerated pace due to human influence. This rapid adaptation is visible in species like tuskless elephants, which have evolved to evade poachers, and wolves that have adapted to the radioactive environment of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
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